Chipotle-Style Cilantro-Lime Rice
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This homemade version of a popular Chipotle restaurant menu item livens up plain white rice with lime juice and tons of cilantro. Serve it as a side dish or top with cooked vegetables and salsa to make a quick burrito bowl.
Recipe information
Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
4–6 servings
Ingredients
1 cup white jasmine rice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Preparation
Step 1
Rinse rice several times with cold water until water runs clear. Drain well in a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer rice to a medium pot. Add salt and 1 1/4 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 18–21 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from heat. Let stand, covered and undisturbed, 10 minutes. Use a fork to fluff, then gently fold in cilantro, butter, and lime juice.
Recipe notes
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